Franchise Attorney - Income Principal

About the role

Foster Garvey PC is seeking to hire a partner-level attorney with at least seven years of experience in Franchise Law and a portable book of business. This position offers the opportunity to work with the Firm’s diverse business clients on complex franchise matters across various industry sectors.

Responsibilities

• Navigate the complexities of franchise agreements, disclosure requirements, compliance issues, and dispute resolution.
• Represent both franchisors and franchisees as well as manufacturers and distributors engaging in licensing activities that could be construed as franchises.
• Handle offering documentation, including franchise disclosure documents and registrations.
• Draft Franchise Agreements and related documents.
• Address franchise relationship issues, advise on compliance, and handle governmental inquiries.

Requirements

• A portable book of business is required;
• 7 years of expertise in franchise law, representing franchisors and franchisees, handling offering documentation and franchise agreements, advising on compliance, and addressing franchise relationship issues and governmental inquiries;
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and license to practice law required;
• Strong academic credentials and excellent analytical and writing skills;
• A client-service approach and exceptional communication skills;
• Enthusiasm to work as part of a diverse team or independently;
• The ability to manage significant individual responsibilities;
• The ability to work on and manage multiple projects at one time;
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and license to practice law required;
• Strong academic credentials and excellent analytical and writing skills;
• A client-service approach and exceptional communication skills;
• Enthusiasm to work as part of a diverse team or independently;
• The ability to manage significant individual responsibilities;
• The ability to work on and manage multiple projects at one time;
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Skills

• Specific expertise in franchise law;
• Representation of both franchisors and franchisees;
• Handling offering documentation and franchise agreements;
• Advising on compliance;
• Addressing franchise relationship issues and governmental inquiries.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions;
• Commuter allowance;
• Disability and life insurance;
• Parental leave;
• Billable credit hours for approved Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Pro Bono work;
• Annual bonus.

Pay

The annualized salary range for this position is $200,000 to $325,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s relevant experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Flexible schedule available.

Opportunities

Work with a team that values everyone's contributions and encourages pro bono and public service matters.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foster Garvey is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity.